Careers

Adopt South West is hosted by Devon County Council and is a Regional Adoption Agency providing adoption services for the four local authorities: Devon, Plymouth, Somerset and Torbay councils, with offices across the region.

If you’re looking for a new, exciting challenge and to further your experience and operational skills, Devon County Council offers a vibrant workplace and attractive benefits.

Working for Devon County Council has all the benefits that you can expect from a large employer. In return for the vital contribution that you make, we offer:

• 25 days annual leave per year, pro rata (rising with length of service), plus bank holidays, rising to 30 after five years’ service
• membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme – more information can be found on the Peninsula Pensions website
• access to our confidential Employee Assistance Programme – available 24/7 to support you with personal and work life
• flexible working opportunities, including home-working (subject to the needs of the role)
• discounts from local and high street retailers through our Devon Discounts scheme

Current job opportunities

Three new positions at the national adoption team

Jobs! The national adoption team structure has been established to increase the ability to work together with the sector to deliver the regional adoption agencies (RAA) leaders strategic plan and the government’s national adoption strategy.

The post holder can work from home as it is envisaged that most work will be through virtual working arrangements although regular attendance at meetings in Leeds will be required and presentations at key events around the country will also be essential.

In return we can offer you membership of a supportive and creative team and an opportunity to make a difference to the lives of some of the country’s most vulnerable children.

All of the positions are advertised on the Leeds City Council website, who are the host local authority for the national team. All the positions are permanent posts, with the exception of the Voice and Influence Lead for Children and Young People. This is available as a secondment opportunity (with agreement from an employer/line manager) or initially on a one year temporary contract.

Voice and Influence Lead:

https://leeds.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home/requisition/15441?c=leeds

Programme Manager:

https://leeds.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home/requisition/15427?c=leeds

Project Manager:

https://leeds.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home/requisition/15428?c=leeds

Apply online

Apply using the Leeds City Council web links above.

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